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ADC confirms Olawuyi Julius Olayide as Zakari Mohammed's running mate

The ADC's national list of governorship candidates names Zakari Mohammed for Kwara, with Elder Olawuyi Julius Olayide as deputy governorship candidate.

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Rt. Hon. Zakari Mohammed and Elder Olawuyi Julius Olayide, the ADC ticket for Kwara State.

The African Democratic Congress has published its governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 elections in 28 states, confirming Rt. Hon. Zakari Mohammed as its candidate for Kwara State, with Elder Olawuyi Julius Olayide as his running mate.

The Independent National Electoral Commission's publication of candidates' particulars has also formally placed the ADC ticket in the Kwara governorship race.

Reported by Vanguard.